Universal SS-770 user manual

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MODEL SS-770/SS-771
SMOKE & FIRE ALARM
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The smoke alarm has a recommended service life of at least 10 years under normal conditions.
The smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of a radioactive element in the ionization
chamber. Do not tamper with radioactive sealed source or try to repair the smoke alarm
yourself. Refer to instructions for repairs.
SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
• THERE ARE TWO BASIC SMOKE ALARM TYPES - IONIZATION AND PHOTOEL

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RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF ALARMS • Locate the first smoke alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from an exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional smoke alarms in each sleeping area. If a hall is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long, install a smoke alarm at each end. • Locate additional smoke alarms to protect any stairway as stairways act like chimneys for smoke and heat. • Locate at least one smoke alarm

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AVOID THESE LOCATIONS • the garage – products of combustion are present when you start your automobile. • near appliances or areas where normal combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, gas hot water heaters). Use smoke alarms with Silence Control for these areas. • in areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas near dishwashers or washing machines. Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these areas. • in areas of turbulent air such as air returns or heating and cooling

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NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit's operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards and use it only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed produ

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DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN o Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder. o Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire. o Determine a place outside your home where all of you can meet if a fire occurs. o Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home when they hear

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UNIVERSAL FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Universal Security Instruments, Inc. ("Universal") warrants your Universal product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to products used in normal residential use and service. If this product is found to be defective, Universal's only obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product,